Supervisory Museum Specialist (Art) (Acting Head of Paper Conservation)_

Summary The supervisory Museum specialist position will be responsible for the management of the paper conservation department that includes supervision of staff, federal and trust funding; providing the examinations, treatments, and documentation of works on paper in the Gallery's collections in an exemplary manner; and maintaining high standards of practice. Responsibilities As the Supervisory Museum Specialist you will: Be responsible for the establishment of the department's objectives and schedules; identifies immediate treatment priorities and recommends to the Chief of Conservation and the Deputy Director long- and short-range goals and priorities for the department, including budgetary and staffing requirements. Draft plans for a long-range program of treatment for the Gallery's prints and drawings collection. Develop plans for the current treatment program, including priorities, determined in consultation with the Deputy Director and Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings; sign schedules and proposals for paper conservation to be presented to the Chief Curatorial and Conservation Officer. Develop plans to improve space, working conditions and equipment for the laboratory. Make recommendations of appropriate methods and techniques of treatment to ensure that current treatment procedures are consistent with sound technology and that the Gallery maintains a leadership role in the field of conservation. The incumbent has signature authority on all paper conservation treatments. Initiate and conduct practical conservation examinations and treatments of National Gallery works of art on paper; consult and collaborates with other conservators, curators,conservation scientists, and other staff as necessary during examination, treatment, or research. Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, to include: plans work to be accomplished; sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees; develops performance standards; evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel and/or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions, recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments; handle performance issues as needed; identify developmental and/or training needs of subordinates; ensure timely performance of work and that quality standards are met; and make changes in work assignments, workflow, and balance workload among employees to improve effectiveness of operations supervised. Direct and manage the operation and administration of the department in all respects, including all personnel actions, assignments of work, space and budget planning, and implementation of goals. Develop, organize, and direct long-term research projects that advance the discipline of art conservation. Conduct scholarly research in the United States and abroad in area of expertise; actively publish articles, essays, and reviews; present lectures at scholarly meetings and participate regularly in conferences in the field. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1016-15. For this position, Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-14 level, responsible for providing administrative and technical oversight of discreet CL-PA staff and functions. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Incumbent demonstrates comprehensive and varied knowledge of the preservation and conservation treatment of artworks in their area of specialization. Knowledge is scientific, theoretical, and practical, such that s/he can speak to various audiences in an authoritative fashion. S/he has expert knowledge of the recommended environment for all variety of materials and the recommended methods of their storage, handling, environmental controls, and levels of illumination. Expert knowledge of the recommended environment for all variety of materials and the recommended methods of their storage, handling, environmental controls, and levels of illumination.Advanced skill in performing the treatment procedures involved in the restoration, cleaning and maintenance of artwork is intense and of great importance, given the monetary and aesthetic value of the items conserved and preserved. Overall management of the department and supervision of the staff responsible for the preservation of photographs on paper. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-5 and above): Experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to the position to be filled. Most positions require a particular subject-matter specialization, e.g., aeronautics, anthropology, art, geology, history, natural science, technology, biology, or zoology.2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position OR Education For positions at GS-4 and above, related course work is required. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position to be filled. Additional Information • The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • This is a one year temporary promotion not to exceed 13 months. • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. 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